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Austin Opera seeks a Venue Manager

The Butler Performance Center Manager will play an important role in the opening and ongoing management of Austin Opera’s Sarah and Ernest Butler Performance Center. They will partner with the General Director & CEO, Chief Advancement Officer, and Director of Marketing to create a rental program for various rentable spaces in the company’s new HQ, including a 180-seat theater, four rehearsal spaces, a conference center, and outdoor event space. Once the Center opens, the Butler Performance Center Manager will manage all rental inquiries and front-of-house operations.

The Butler Performance Center Manager will attract and cultivate rental clients, oversee the rental event calendar, manage the rental department budget, negotiate and secure rental contracts, oversee front-of-house management, concessions inventory and sales, and other event management services for rental events, and coordinate with internal departments to deliver high-quality customer service experiences that align with Austin Opera’s values.

This motivated and organized individual must have impeccable attention to detail and a proactive approach to management. In facilitating the needs of a variety of clients and events, this position has a high level of interaction with professional touring artists as well as community-based partners, volunteers, and performers with a wide range of experience levels. Ensuring that every client has a positive and safe experience at Austin Opera is the highest priority.

For a full position description and application instructions, please visit: https://austinopera.org/about/join-austin-opera/

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